HAVING a treehouse was a dream scenario for many children growing up.
And now kids — both big and little — can experience what it is like to sleep over in an eco-friendly treehouse.
Coven Treehouse at Cronkshaw Fold Farm off Alden Road, near Helmshore, is a giant treehouse big enough for two people to sleep in and is currently listed on Airbnb.
The fantastic set up, overlooking the Alden Valley, has a double sofa bed lit by fairy lights and has a cosy, rustic living space with chairs, a bookcase, stool and kettle.
A bathroom and kitchen are available nearby at the farmhouse, which is shared by people living at the farm, and comes with a microwave, sink and toaster, along with crockery and cutlery.
The treehouse is draft-proofed and insulated and can be made extra toasty and warm with a small heater provided.
The farm is run by Dot McCarthy, who took over the business from her parents when they recently retired.
The treehouse also appeared on BBC documentary The Great Staycation.
On the programme, Dot said: “I wanted to build a treehouse in this tree since I was four and I wasn’t allowed.
“It was a family farm and this was my favourite tree growing up.
“I always used to climb to the top and my mum would tell me to come down.
“I’m in charge now, I’m going to turn it into a proper tree house.”
The farm is ran by Dot, who took over the business from her parents who recently retired.
The treehouse also appeared on BBC documentary The Great Staycation.
On the documentary, Dot said: "I wanted to built a treehouse in this tree since I was four and I wasn't allowed.
"It was a family farm and this was my favourite tree growing up.
"I always used to climb to the top and my mum would tell me to come down from the tree.
"I'm in charge now, I'm going to turn it into a proper tree house."
Dot is using the money from the Airbnb guests for renewable power technology with the aim of making the farm carbon neutral.
On the Airbnb website, Dot said: “Our aim is that guests here can have as low an environmental impact as possible when holidaying with us.
“From washing bed linens in eco-only detergents purchased from our local single use plastic free shops, of which we are lucky enough to have two, to upcycling all the accommodation furniture, fixtures and fittings.
“We do everything we can think of to be as environmentally friendly as possible.”
A stay at the treehouse starts from £35 a night, with a service fee of £5.
Guests have self-check from 5pm onwards and checkout is 10am.
Other amenities include free parking, a dryer, laptop-friendly workspace.
At the time of writing it has 81 reviews averaging a 4.88 out of five.
To book, click here.
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